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Meta takes down Chinese ‘Spamouflage’ disinformation mega-campaign

Tech giant says it removed 7,700 Facebook accounts trying to promote Beijing’s agenda, gives details on Russia’s similar ‘Doppelganger’ operation, which has added Israel as target

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Man shot dead in Lod, as 2023 death toll in Arab community crimewave reaches 160

Shots fired at home of Tamra mayor in latest incident of violence targeting municipal officials ahead of local elections; two injured in separate Umm al-Fahm shootings

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Military announce coup in Gabon after presidential election

A group of senior military officers have announced a coup in Gabon following the country’s presidential election result.

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Shellfish thrown at UC Berkeley’s Jewish frat house on first Shabbat of semester

Alpha Epsilon Pi denounces incident as antisemitic act, says they found the seafood scattered at property, including in member’s room; police won’t confirm if probing as hate crime

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USD/SGD Rises on Higher Long-Term Treasury Yields

USD/SGD rose on higher long-term Treasury yields, which boosts the appeal of U.S. fixed-income assets and demand for the greenback.

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Idalia strengthens and is now predicted to hit Florida as a Category 4 hurricane

The National Hurricane Center said Idalia is now forecasted to be at Category 4 strength at landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, with winds that could reach at least 130 mph. (Image credit: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/AFP)

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Southern kvells: New cookbook highlights South Carolina’s Jewish history and cuisine

Out this week, ‘Kugels and Collards’ is a collection of essays and recipes by Jews of the Palmetto State exploring memories and dishes from the distant past through today

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